An overwhelming majority in an unscientific poll by The Times supported the notion that Nash should retire. The veteran point guard sat out on Thursday when the Lakers hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder.

In one of their better games of the season, the Lakers fell late as the Thunder rallied to win, 107-103.

The Lakers hoped to get most, if not all, of their injured players back following the All-Star break, but Xavier Henry had to have his knee drained and will be forced to sit out at least an additional month.

Kobe Bryant is also out for at least a few more weeks. James Harden was chosen to start in the All-Star game Sunday instead of the injured Bryant (knee).